ICT & Telecom
Traders for reviewing telecom policy adopted by interim government
A seminar titled 'Network Infrastructure Guideline-2025: Impact on Entrepreneurs and Way Forward' was organised by the Telecom and Technology Reporters Network Bangladesh (TRNB) in the capital on Saturday, April 25. Speakers and entrepreneurs called for a review of the network infrastructure guideline and related policies adopted during the interim government's tenure, citing deep concerns over the survival of local entrepreneurs.
Government to reduce taxes on mobile recharge: PM's adviser
The government is taking steps to reduce taxes on mobile phone recharges, as the current deduction of Tk 38 on every Tk 100 recharge is unjustified, Prime Minister's Adviser on Post, Telecommunications and IT Rehan Asif Asad has said.
Mobile network services face challenges amid fuel crisis: AMTOB
The fuel crisis has made operating mobile networks increasingly challenging. The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has warned that without immediate government intervention, telecom services may become unsustainable. The industry body has sent a letter to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the sector's regulatory authority, outlining the severity of the situation.
Telecom sector should be declared emergency service amid fuel crisis: Towerco Association
The Bangladesh Towerco Association (BTA), an organisation of telecom tower companies, has demanded that the telecom sector be declared an emergency service and allocated special fuel supplies in the context of the ongoing fuel crisis.
Chattogram leads in smartphone use, Dhaka ahead in internet usage: BBS Survey
Around 73 per cent of households in Bangladesh now own smartphones, according to a new survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
About 42% mobile users still offline in Bangladesh: BBS
Nearly 41.6 per cent of mobile phone users in Bangladesh remain without internet access, with women disproportionately affected, according to the latest ICT usage survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Three priorities for Digital Bangladesh in next five years: Rehan A Asad
The government will work with the highest priority on three key areas over the next five years, said Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan A Asad. The government's main goals are ensuring universal connectivity, implementing 'One Citizen, One Digital Identity', and building a digital wallet and artificial intelligence (AI)-dependent Bangladesh, he said.
Broadband Expo 2026 to be held for first time from April 13-15
The 'Broadband Expo 2026' is going to be organised for the first time in the country. The exhibition, to be held in the capital from April 13 to 15, will highlight the development, innovation and future potential of the broadband sector.
Mobile operators earned Tk 37,152 crore extra from voice calls in 8 years
Mobile operators have earned an additional Tk 37,152 crore from voice calls over the past eight years after BTRC set the minimum voice call price at 45 paisa per minute in 2018, according to data presented by former Robi managing director Mahatab Uddin Ahmed at a discussion organised by Tech Industry Policy Advocacy Platform (TIPAP) at the BASIS office on Sunday, April 5.
Telecom services at risk amid nationwide fuel shortage
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has urged the government to ensure uninterrupted electricity and prioritize fuel supply for telecom infrastructure, warning that prolonged shortages could disrupt nationwide telecommunications and cripple the country’s digital economy.